Summer 2026 Internship – Research Intern (Dragonfly Sub Saharan Africa Desk)
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Summer 2026 Internship Research Intern (Dragonfly - Intelligence Team)Application Deadline: February 27 2026We encourage you to submit your application as early as possible as internship applications are reviewed on a rolling Dates: June 8 2026 August 14 2026(You must be available to work during this period.)About Our OrganizationDow Jones is a global provider of news and business information delivering content to consumers and organizations around the world across multiple formats including print digital mobile and live events. For more than 130 years Dow Jones has produced unrivaled quality content and today operates one of the worlds largest news-gathering networks. Our portfolio includes leading publications and products such as The Wall Street Journal Barrons MarketWatch Factiva Dow Jones Risk & Compliance OPIS and more. Dow Jones is a division of News Corp (Nasdaq: NWS NWSA; ASX: NWS NWSLV).About the Role:An intern working on Dragonflys Sub-Saharan Africa desk. This team delivers content on the region for the Security Intelligence and Analysis Service (SIAS) which provides anticipatory security and strategic intelligence for global businesses and international organisations. The team comprises three analysts who are London-based. Your primary responsibility is to assist the analysts in the production of political and security risk assessments. This is a full-time (40 hours a week) fixed-term position based in London. As with all our roles our hybrid working policy applies which means you must be in the office for 3 days per Will:Conduct high quality open source research monitoring and data gathering including qualifying sources and validating information in support of SIAS reports or abreast of security and geopolitical trends across Sub-Saharan Africa and share updates with the team as needed. Use develop and maintain our monitoring resources specifically data feeds and open source proactive in taking on day-to-day operational tasks and ensuring team delivery demands are met. Deliver high-quality project work within agreed timescales seeking guidance where expertise in assessing security risks allowing you to monitor identify and report on security and geopolitical risks to professionals and businesses. Depending on team requirements assist in the production of reports or briefs covering other geographical regions. You Have:Completed at least two years of college level studyExcellent research editorial and drafting skillsAn ability to provide written research accurately clearly and concisely. Knowledge of or an interest in political economic and international affairs in Sub-Saharan Africa Exceptional verbal and written communicationEnglish language proficiency with other language skills being a plusBasic Python HTML and/or SQL expertise is a plusApplication Requirements:ResumeCover letterReasonable accommodation: Dow Jones Making Careers Newsworthy - We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy age national origin disability status genetic information protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. EEO/Disabled/Vets. Dow Jones is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application and/or interview process. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application due to a disability email us at Please put Reasonable Accommodation in the subject line and provide a brief description of the type of assistance you need. This inbox will not be monitored for application status updates.Business Area:
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